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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

25 rentals

304 1/2 Marstellar St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1124 Castle Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1124 Castle Street

1124 Castle St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,225–$1,600

Apartment for rent

1009 Orange St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

1009 Orange St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,230

House for rent

709 Queen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

709 Queen St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
1109 Fanning St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

1109 Fanning St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,375

Price drop

House for rent

815 S 5th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

815 S 5th Ave, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,400

South Side

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Princess Street Multi-Family - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

Princess Street Multi-Family

719 Princess Street & North 8th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
921 N 5th Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights apartment for rent in Wilmington

921 N 5th Ave #A, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 9

Top amenities
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
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Pier 33 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Pier 33 Apartments

901 Nutt St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Balcony | Swimming pool

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,444–$2,900

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Business Center
Ceiling Fan
Package Service
Residents Lounge
Swimming Pool
524 N 2nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

7.9

Very good

524 N 2nd Street

524 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450–$1,495

Apartment for rent

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$1,495

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$1,375

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319 N 4th St Ste B #Ste B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

319 N 4th St Ste B #Ste B, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Microwave

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

719 S 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

719 S 8th St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,499

House for rent

Available Sep 15

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
806 N 5th Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights apartment for rent in Wilmington

2BR/1.0BA

806 N 5th Ave #A, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

114B Princess St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Wilmington apartment for rent in Wilmington

114B Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
811 Walnut St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

2 Bed/2 Bath House in Wilmington Steps from Downtown

811 Walnut St #NA, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

House for rent

Available Oct 10

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Storage
319 Anderson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

319 Anderson St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Air conditioning | Fireplace

3 beds

1 bath

$1,840

House for rent

805 & 807 N 4th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

805 & 807 N 4th Street

805 805 & 807 N 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Condo for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Oven
715 N 4th St Apt 101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington

715 N 4th St Apt 101, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Furnished

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

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519 Brunswick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

519 Brunswick St

519 Brunswick St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$2,295

$2,145

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
603 Church St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

Brand New Construction, Downtown Wilmington, Just North of Castle

603 Church St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

$2,250

Price drop

House for rent

Available Oct 13

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
106 N Water St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington

106 North Water Street #806 - 1

106 N Water St #1, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Oct 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Elevator
205 S 5th Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Cheap South Side condo for rent in Wilmington

205 S 5th Ave #4, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | On-site management

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Furnished
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
602 Bladen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Carolina Heights house for rent in Wilmington

602 Bladen St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

4 beds

3 baths

$3,150

$2,950

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
120 St James St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Side house for rent in Wilmington

120 St James St, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | Assigned parking | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

House for rent

240 N Water St #1152 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Downtown Wilmington condo for rent in Wilmington

240 N Water St, 1152

240 N Water St #1152, Wilmington, NC 28401

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Elevator
Furnished
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
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